Dogpatch Labs to upgrade and expand startup hub in CHQ, creating 100 extra membership places

Dogpatch Labs is to upgrade and expand its facilities in the historic CHQ building in the heart of Dublin’s Digital Docklands, with the support of Ulster Bank. The deal will enable Dogpatch to significantly enhance its flexible hot-desking space, upgrading the Urban Garden space with the installation of a glass wall enclosure and creating 100 extra membership places, to meet growing demand from both existing and new clients.

Ulster Bank and Dogpatch Labs have also renewed their partnership to July 2021. The partnership, which supports innovation to further enhance the banking experience for customers, began in 2015. It has seen Hackathons and Fireside Events, and has supported and incubated a number of startups. Most recently, the partnership has enabled a new internal incubator programme designed for Ulster Bank staff. This programme helps to turn the concept of innovation into reality, by harnessing ideas that can make a real impact and benefit our customers.

Dogpatch Labs is home to over 80 companies and over 400 members, including many of Ireland’s fastest growing tech companies and has expanded to almost 40,000 square foot in size over three levels.

Jane Howard, Ulster Bank’s CEO, said:

“Ulster Bank is a strong supporter of innovation and we are committed to finding new ways to improve the banking experience for our customers. We are delighted to renew our partnership with Dogpatch Labs, putting us together at the heart of Ireland’s tech sector, while enabling Dogpatch to enhance and expand their facilities. The first phase of the partnership between Dogpatch Labs and Ulster Bank embedded us in the startup ecosystem, while driving cultural change for our colleagues and stakeholder engagement. We are now helping to turn the concept of innovation into real benefits for our customers, through Ulster Bank’s Intrapreneurship Programme Start Up. The programme shows what is possible when we harness the entrepreneurial energy of our colleagues for the good of our customers.”

“Dogpatch Labs is central to the startup ecosystem in Ireland, providing companies with the space, connections and support required at a crucial phase in their development. Our partnership with Patrick Walsh and the team at Dogpatch Labs is built on a solid foundation and shared ambition to drive and support innovators. I’m delighted to say that our collaboration continues to go from strength to strength.”

Patrick Walsh, Managing Director, Dogpatch Labs said:

“Here at Dogpatch Labs we’re committed to supporting and accelerating the development of Ireland’s startup community, by providing a valuable space from where they can grow, share knowledge and form connections. We’re delighted to renew our partnership with Ulster Bank and have their support to further upgrade and expand this space.”

“This support will allow us to enclose the Urban Garden in glass and install a full HVAC system, which will significantly enhance its usability for clients on a year-round basis. Dogpatch is also activating 100 extra membership places to meet strong demand from both existing and new clients.

We’re very grateful for our partnership with Ulster Bank and we look forward to building on this collaboration over the coming years.”